The Honeymoon Handbook

Lonely Planet’s first dedicated honeymoon guide is packed with advice for travel-lovers who want their honeymoon their way: no all-inclusive in sight here. Set your heart racing with real adventures, tailored to what you two love the most – whether that’s wildlife-spotting on the African savannah, cruising around Havana in one of Cuba’s legendary vintage American cars or diving with turtles in Bali.

Planning tips will help you cover off the basics and bypass the stress, with advice on:

When to go, how long to go for, and how to factor in seasons and climatesHow to build a multi-stop honeymoonHow to pick hotelsWorking out a realistic budget, and sticking to itHow to compromise with your other halfThe benefit of mini-moons, and how to plan the best one possibleGetting married abroad, including logistics and legalitiesA host of top-rated destinations, listed by type of tripThe best destinations for same sex couplesThe inspiration section covers 25+ world-class honeymoon trips and gives them the classic Lonely Planet treatment. Whether you’re after ideas for a classic trip or for more offbeat honeymoon suggestions, we’ve got you covered. See ancient temples in Myanmar, eat exquisite Michelin-starred meals in Tokyo, or surf the rolling Pacific waves at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

For every destination covered, discover:

Essential, not-to-be-missed honeymoon experiencesPractical itineraries to give you inspirationHow LGBT-friendly you will find itA budget indicatorDream digs: where to stay for an unforgettable experiencePracticalities for getting your trip bookedNo matter what gets your travel juices flowing, this book promises to set you on track for the trip of a lifetime and to set your life together off to a magical start.

About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world’s leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, gift and lifestyle books and stationery, as well as an award-winning website, magazines, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet’s mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.

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